What is betel nut? Its effects and harms

1. What is

The betel nut on the market is the fruit of the betel nut tree. It is green when it is just picked from the tree. It is dried and processed, and then added with mint and other ingredients before it can be chewed. The betel nut tree is a tree that is about 10 meters tall. Its leaves are distributed in clusters and are narrow and lanceolate in shape. The betel nut is round or oval in shape, about 3-5 cm long, and has a fibrous outer skin. Betel nut is native to Malaysia and is mainly distributed in tropical areas.

2. Efficacy and Function

1. Insecticide: An important function of betel nut is to kill insects and eliminate accumulation. It can kill possible parasites in the body and promote their excretion.

2. Eliminating accumulation and relieving stagnation: Betel nut can also promote gastrointestinal motility, expel accumulated food in the stomach and intestines, relieve flatulence problems, and stop diarrhea.

3. Promote diuresis and qi circulation: Betel nut can also promote diuresis and qi circulation, alleviating the problem of edema in the body.

3. Hazards

1. Damage to oral teeth: Frequent chewing of betel nut will damage the teeth and mouth, causing the teeth to turn black, affecting the appearance, and irritating the inner wall of the mouth.

2. Stimulate digestion: Although betel nut can help digestion, it can cause irritation to the stomach and intestines.